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Squatters Claim Deal to Stay as Security in Ramsay's London Pub

Despite a court order for eviction, squatters at Gordon Ramsay's York & Albany pub in London assert they have an agreement with the property's owner to remain as 'security'.

Overview

  • Squatters have occupied the York & Albany pub since April 13, protesting against gentrification in Camden.
  • A High Court order on Thursday mandated the eviction, but squatters claim a deal has been struck with the building's owner, not Ramsay, to stay.
  • The property, valued at £13 million, has been a point of contention in a legal battle between Ramsay and film director Gary Love.
  • Some squatters began to leave following the court order but have since returned, with unclear numbers currently inside.
  • The squatters ran a cafe from the pub, offering free food to locals affected by gentrification, and insist they are not leaving despite the legal pressures.